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they have acquired jim johnson. he is the leader for saves with 101. there it goes. they say good bye to belfour. scott casmere signed with the a's. when you are left handed, everybody wants to give you a shot. 9-year veteran. he picked up jimmy and scott. >>> right at the buzzer. number 15 florida. here we go. are you ready? the cal bears going to work. the 7'6" kid for irvine, you have blocked his shot. there were a couple of standing dunks. cal rolled 73 to 56. here is the buzzer beater. florida up one on yukon. let's go crazy. >> for the win! he got it! [ cheering and applause ] i like that. no use waiting around. yukon won 65-64. college a little more fun. >> the energy is different. stay tuned on kron4.com. the news starts again at 4:00 a.m. have a good night. see you tomorrow. >>> was he drag racing? >> new information on paul walker's final moments. >> his heartbroken father and his dog, taken to the crash site, to say good-bye to his master. >>> then, the drones are coming! how stuff you order online will be delivered to your door, in just 30 minutes. >>> pl
they have acquired jim johnson. he is the leader for saves with 101. there it goes. they say good bye to belfour. scott casmere signed with the a's. when you are left handed, everybody wants to give you a shot. 9-year veteran. he picked up jimmy and scott. >>> right at the buzzer. number 15 florida. here we go. are you ready? the cal bears going to work. the 7'6" kid for irvine, you have blocked his shot. there were a couple of standing dunks. cal rolled 73 to 56. here is the...
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johnson had 101 saves in the last two seasons with baltimore. this move means the grand ball four is not coming back. the a's reportedly signed starting pitcher, scott, to a two-year deal worth $22 million. he was with the indians last season that means that the closer is gone as is the closer. i'll get it together. fred couples, 12 men. defense dominates the same offense, drew brees fumbles in midair. the seahawks win. they are 11-1. three games up on the 49ers in the division. it wasn't all roses for football fans in seattle. the university of washington head coach has accepted the usc vacancy. he was a coordinator with the trojan before he moved to seattle. usc's interim head coach, ed, was hoping to get the job. instead, see you later, and he quit. he will not be there for the bowl game. he went to usc, your thought? >> i love coach o. he was great for the team. but i hear that sarcasian is great. >> i may be tweeting about this. >> excellent. >> and that is tax-free. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, (exclaiming) (school bell ringing) (barney belches) (w
johnson had 101 saves in the last two seasons with baltimore. this move means the grand ball four is not coming back. the a's reportedly signed starting pitcher, scott, to a two-year deal worth $22 million. he was with the indians last season that means that the closer is gone as is the closer. i'll get it together. fred couples, 12 men. defense dominates the same offense, drew brees fumbles in midair. the seahawks win. they are 11-1. three games up on the 49ers in the division. it wasn't all...
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the oakland a's have acquired jim johnson. major league baseball's saves leader for the late- for the last two seasons from the baltimore orioles for infielder jemile weeks and a player to be named later. johnson will be the day's close to replacing all-star grant balfour. became a free agent after this season. the 30 year-old johnson converted 50 of 59 save opportunities and last season with a 2.94 era. he tied for the major-league lead in saves. he led the majors with 51 saves in 2012. and free agent left-hander scott kazmir is closing in on a $22,000,000.20 year contract with the athletics, pending a physical. the 29 year-old kazmir went 10-9 with a 4.04 era in 29 starts and 158 innings for the cleveland indians last season. >>darya: several 49ers players swapped their football helmets for santa hats monday in san jose. he began with a huddle as players were paired with low income children before fanning out across a target store, armed with a long list of a gift ideas for their families. joe looney, anquan boldnin, colt mc
the oakland a's have acquired jim johnson. major league baseball's saves leader for the late- for the last two seasons from the baltimore orioles for infielder jemile weeks and a player to be named later. johnson will be the day's close to replacing all-star grant balfour. became a free agent after this season. the 30 year-old johnson converted 50 of 59 save opportunities and last season with a 2.94 era. he tied for the major-league lead in saves. he led the majors with 51 saves in 2012. and...
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asked controllers in salt lake city for coordinate to the johnson creek airstrip. but the plane never landed. >> we have done a ping on the cell phone and we have narrowed it down to 4 or 5 square mile area we are searching right no now. >> he's ceo of software maker flying small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> avenues really good pilot so ibe surprised if anything happened. maybe he run in some bad weather or something. >> we are a little bit worry. >> she flu to utah with smith in october and recalls how safety conscious he was. >> he's an engineer brain and he he's very meticulous b. bb doing all that. he's me particular us in all the things he does. so he's a good guy. >>reporter: but most know dale smith as family man with a strong connection to his community and his mormon faith. >> when there was hurricane katrina dale was the f get to get in his plane grab a bunch of members of the church and go out and help. >>reporter: dale smith south san jose home is quiet. mailbox full. many hope this family can find their way back home. in san jose, abc 7 n
asked controllers in salt lake city for coordinate to the johnson creek airstrip. but the plane never landed. >> we have done a ping on the cell phone and we have narrowed it down to 4 or 5 square mile area we are searching right no now. >> he's ceo of software maker flying small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> avenues really good pilot so ibe surprised if anything happened. maybe he run in some bad weather or something. >> we are a little bit worry. >>...
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. >> reporter: the pilot reported an engine failure near the johnson creek airstrip about 125 miles northeast of boise, idaho. dale smith's friend has flown with him several times. >> he's one of the safest pilots i know. someone i have no fear of flying with at all. i'm a pilot, myself, and i really appreciate someone who takes as much care as dale does. >> reporter: the family had spent thanksgiving in oregon and was flying a son to butte, montana. the five people on board are from the smith family. >> i would be very worried if they haven't heard from him. >> smith's co-workers say it was tough to concentrate throughout the day. >> reporter: just praying for a safe return. monitoring the cell phone activity there and hoping they will zero in on the cell phone activity and find the -- find everybody on board. >> reporter: if there is anyone who can survive something like this, it's dale. >> dale is smart, he's talented and good at what he does. so there is good reason to think that -- to hope that there's a happy ending to this. >> reporter: now the search will continue at sunrise as long a
. >> reporter: the pilot reported an engine failure near the johnson creek airstrip about 125 miles northeast of boise, idaho. dale smith's friend has flown with him several times. >> he's one of the safest pilots i know. someone i have no fear of flying with at all. i'm a pilot, myself, and i really appreciate someone who takes as much care as dale does. >> reporter: the family had spent thanksgiving in oregon and was flying a son to butte, montana. the five people on board...
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pilot reported engine trouble and asked controllers in salt lake city to the johnson street airstrip but never landed. he is the c.e.o. of serial tek a software maker and throwing small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> he is an engineer brain and he is very meticulous about doing all that. he is meticulous in all things he does, a good guy. >> the sheriff deputies picked up a cell phone signal and narrowed it to four or five square mile search. the transmitter is citizenned to go off in crashes but not detected. rescuers had to deal with snow and slow clouds. sunrise is scheduled for 8:00 this morning when rescuers head back out to begin the search again. >> thank you. from south boston crews are battling an eight alarm fire that break out inside a large commercial building at 1:30 our time. it was under going renovation and is believed to have been empty. the cause of thety is not known. we will continue to follow the story and bring more developing in the newscast. >> the west contra costa county school board is working on bullying and sexual harassment poll after an emer
pilot reported engine trouble and asked controllers in salt lake city to the johnson street airstrip but never landed. he is the c.e.o. of serial tek a software maker and throwing small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> he is an engineer brain and he is very meticulous about doing all that. he is meticulous in all things he does, a good guy. >> the sheriff deputies picked up a cell phone signal and narrowed it to four or five square mile search. the transmitter is...
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asked controllers in salt lake city for coordinate to the johnson creek airstrip. but the plane never landed. >> we have done a ping on the cell phone and we have narrowed it down to 4 or 5 square mile area we are searching right no now. >> he's ceo of software maker flying small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> avenues really good pilot so i would be surprised if anything happened. maybe he run in some bad weather or something. >> we are a little bit worry. >> she flu to utah with smith in october and recalls how safety conscious he was. >> he's an engineer brain and he he's very meticulous. bb doing all that. he's me particular us in all the things he does. so he's a good guy. >>reporter: but most know dale smith as family man with a strong connection to his community and his mormon faith. >> when there was hurricane katrina dale was the first one to get in his plane grab a bunch of members of the church and go out and help. >>reporter: dale smith south san jose home is quiet. mailbox full. many hope this family can find their way back home. in san jose
asked controllers in salt lake city for coordinate to the johnson creek airstrip. but the plane never landed. >> we have done a ping on the cell phone and we have narrowed it down to 4 or 5 square mile area we are searching right no now. >> he's ceo of software maker flying small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> avenues really good pilot so i would be surprised if anything happened. maybe he run in some bad weather or something. >> we are a little bit worry....
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at around 3:30, the pilot reported an engine failure near the johnson creek airstrip about 125 miles northeast of boise, idaho. five people were onboard the single engine plane. all of them related. authorities say they believe the plane's owner, dale smith of san jose, was at the controls yesterday. this is a photograph of smith taken from the website of cordless communications llc where he's the ceo. rescue crews are expected to resume searching from the ground and the air when the weather finally clears. >>> also new at 6:00, cries for help may have fallen on deaf ears and countless children left in danger. that's according to a county ordered audit that reveals anywhere from 40% to 50% of calls to the child abuse hotline in santa clara county went unanswered. nbc bay area joins us in san jose this evening. stephanie, unanswered calls. how long was this happening? >> reporter: raj, according to that audit at least for more than a year, again, according to the audit that was ordered by county officials after getting tipped off by people who work here in social services. and now one
at around 3:30, the pilot reported an engine failure near the johnson creek airstrip about 125 miles northeast of boise, idaho. five people were onboard the single engine plane. all of them related. authorities say they believe the plane's owner, dale smith of san jose, was at the controls yesterday. this is a photograph of smith taken from the website of cordless communications llc where he's the ceo. rescue crews are expected to resume searching from the ground and the air when the weather...
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asked controllers in salt lake city for coordinate to the johnson creek airstrip. but the plane never landed. >> we have done a ping on the cell phone and we have narrowed it down to 4 or 5 square mile area we are searching right no now. >> he's ceo of software maker flying small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> avenues really good pilot so i would be surprised if anything happened. maybe he run in some bad weather or something. >> we are a little bit worry. >> she flu to utah with smith in october and recalls how safety conscious he was. >> he's an engineer brain and he he's very meticulous. bb doing all that. he's me particular us in all the things he does. so he's a good guy. >>reporter: but most know dale smith as family man with a strong connection to his community and his mormon faith. >> when there was hurricane katrina dale was the first one to get in his plane grab a bunch of members of the church and go out and help. >>reporter: dale smith south san jose home is quiet. mailbox full. many hope this family can find their way back home. in san jose
asked controllers in salt lake city for coordinate to the johnson creek airstrip. but the plane never landed. >> we have done a ping on the cell phone and we have narrowed it down to 4 or 5 square mile area we are searching right no now. >> he's ceo of software maker flying small planes longer than anyone can remember. >> avenues really good pilot so i would be surprised if anything happened. maybe he run in some bad weather or something. >> we are a little bit worry....
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to baltimore, rather, for jim johnson. last season, the 30-year-old notched 50 saves in 59 opportunities. a's also bolstered their starting rotation by signing lefty scott tasner to a two-year, $22 million deal. meanwhile, we just received word they have pulled off another trade. they acquired outfielder craig gentry for a minor league prospect. >>> still to come, usually hockey fans toss hats to the ice to celebrate a big goal. why would thousands of teddy bears fly at this hockey game? to those who've waited... worried... poked and prodded... taken risks... and lived in a state of "what if?"... welcome to a new state... of health. welcome to covered california. the place to find quality, affordable coverage. financial help for those in need. and nobody can be denied because of a pre-existing condition. enroll now at coveredca.com or call 1-800-752-6631. >>> you a hockey fan? not so much. maybe after this one. calgary hit -- they have a pretty menacing name, but they could also go by the monday abbinger teddy bear kings o
to baltimore, rather, for jim johnson. last season, the 30-year-old notched 50 saves in 59 opportunities. a's also bolstered their starting rotation by signing lefty scott tasner to a two-year, $22 million deal. meanwhile, we just received word they have pulled off another trade. they acquired outfielder craig gentry for a minor league prospect. >>> still to come, usually hockey fans toss hats to the ice to celebrate a big goal. why would thousands of teddy bears fly at this hockey...
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crews are searching near the johnson creek air strip near yellow pine. the pilot reported engine problems before losing radio contact. >>> police are investigating the death of a man who was hit by two cars this morning. the man was hit and killed while walking around 6:15 a.m. the crash forced police to shut down the southbound lanes for three hours. the driver stayed at the scene but another driver took off, however he later called police and is now cooperating with investigators. they are still deciding on whether to call it a hit and run. >> there was a lapse of time, we are trying to determine how much effort was made by that individual in attempting to contact police. >> police haven't yet identified the victim. >>> in an hour a candlelight vigil will make place to remember the 24 pedestrians who were hit and killed in san jose this year. it begins at 6:00 p.m. on oak at vine where a three- year-old was killed a week ago. more pedestrians have been killed this year in san jose than any of the 8 previous years. they are calling for more traffic enfo
crews are searching near the johnson creek air strip near yellow pine. the pilot reported engine problems before losing radio contact. >>> police are investigating the death of a man who was hit by two cars this morning. the man was hit and killed while walking around 6:15 a.m. the crash forced police to shut down the southbound lanes for three hours. the driver stayed at the scene but another driver took off, however he later called police and is now cooperating with investigators....
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the pilot intended to land here on the remote johnson creek airstrip. >> he flies frequently so i'm surprised that he has gone down or missing or whatever has happened. he stays in touch with everybody when he goes on these trips and all the airports or where he's landing, you know, so yeah, i would say it's something to be worried about. >> reporter: officials haven't confirmed who was on board but neighbors believe smith took this trip for pleasure with at least two of his children. >> we hope they locate them. we hope they're fine. we will hold on to hope until we hear something. >> i hope that everything is okay. i really, really do. >> reporter: betty yu, kpix 5. >> smith is the founder of a company that services data storage. >>> oakland city council member libby shaaf is entering the race for mayor. shaaf hold the mayor's old seat on the city council and she lance to focus her campaign on city crime. 70% of oaklanders rate crime as their top priority. >> i think oakland can do better. oaklanders deserve to have the police come when they call, that the city can be safe. >>> fremont poli
the pilot intended to land here on the remote johnson creek airstrip. >> he flies frequently so i'm surprised that he has gone down or missing or whatever has happened. he stays in touch with everybody when he goes on these trips and all the airports or where he's landing, you know, so yeah, i would say it's something to be worried about. >> reporter: officials haven't confirmed who was on board but neighbors believe smith took this trip for pleasure with at least two of his...
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johnson had 101 saves in the last two seasons with baltimore. the move means that grant balfour won't return. the a's also have signed starting pitcher scott kazmir to a two-year, $22 million deal. last season, he was with the indians and this means that pitcher colon won't come back so fans in seattle screaming for washington native fred couples who raised the 12th man flag. defense absolutely dominates the saints high-powered offense. drew brees fumbles on the pass attempt. and picks off in the air by michael bennett who recovers, 22 yards for the score. 34-7. they lead the 49ers by 3 games in the west. >>> wasn't all roses for football fans in seattle. washington head coach steve sarkisyan accepts the usc vacancy. he was with the trojans before moving to seattle. ucs's interim head coach was hoping to get the job. he didn't get it. so he said, sayonara. i'm not coming back. not even for the bowl game. he is out. as for frank mallicoat, he is also out eliminated from play- off contention in the fantasy football kpix 5 league. i'm dennis o'donn
johnson had 101 saves in the last two seasons with baltimore. the move means that grant balfour won't return. the a's also have signed starting pitcher scott kazmir to a two-year, $22 million deal. last season, he was with the indians and this means that pitcher colon won't come back so fans in seattle screaming for washington native fred couples who raised the 12th man flag. defense absolutely dominates the saints high-powered offense. drew brees fumbles on the pass attempt. and picks off in...
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i'm carolyn johnson. >> i'm dan ashley. a search will resume for a san jose tech executive and his relatives after their single-engine plane went missing yesterday. the plane is registered to a san jose man. 51-year-old dale t. sth. he is the president of a south bay data storage company called serial tech and a private pilot. smh's plane took off from baker city oregon, where he spent thanksgiving with his father. he was bound for butte, montana, to drop off relatives when somewhere over valley county, idaho, he called reporting engine problems and asked to land in a remote strip of the idaho wilderness. >> he was was talking about not being able to hold altitude. he asked for coordines to the air strip and was given the information. they didn't hear anymore from him. >> the faa has issued an alert notice for the plane and could not confirm that it crashed. smith is described as an experienced pilot. a neighbor spoke with abc 7 news a few minutes ago. >> it's a tragedy if it did go down and the fily of on the plane with hi
i'm carolyn johnson. >> i'm dan ashley. a search will resume for a san jose tech executive and his relatives after their single-engine plane went missing yesterday. the plane is registered to a san jose man. 51-year-old dale t. sth. he is the president of a south bay data storage company called serial tech and a private pilot. smh's plane took off from baker city oregon, where he spent thanksgiving with his father. he was bound for butte, montana, to drop off relatives when somewhere over...
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>>mark: of the bay area sports, the a's have acquired jim johnson. major league baseball's saves leader for the last two seasons from the baltimore orioles for infielder jim mail weeks--jemile weeks and a player to be named later. johnson will be the a's closer replace an all- star grant bellflower who became a free agent after the season. --balfour. the 30 year-old johnson converted 50 of 59 save opportunities and last season with a 2.94 era. he tied for the major-league lead and saves. he led the majors with 51 saves in 2012. and free agent left- hander scott kazmir is closing in on a $22,000,000.20 year contract with athletics, pending a physical. the 29 year-old kazmir went 10-9 with a 4.04 era in 29 starts and 158 innings for the cleveland indians last season. to them and say goodbye to barolo colon. richie economy down--richie incognito isn't returning to the field but he will be able to go to the bank. the miami dolphins was suspended indefinitely for actions deemed detrimental by the team. however, now an agreement has been reached. incognito
>>mark: of the bay area sports, the a's have acquired jim johnson. major league baseball's saves leader for the last two seasons from the baltimore orioles for infielder jim mail weeks--jemile weeks and a player to be named later. johnson will be the a's closer replace an all- star grant bellflower who became a free agent after the season. --balfour. the 30 year-old johnson converted 50 of 59 save opportunities and last season with a 2.94 era. he tied for the major-league lead and saves....
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word they have acquired jim johnson from the orioles. he saved a major league leading 101 games the last two seasons. the a's give up jamaal weeks and a player to be named. earlier, they came to an agreement with scott kazmir. he replaces bartolo colon in the starting rotation. >>> the cal bears back on the mainland after three games at the maui invitational. the tallest player in the nation, uc irvine. 7'6", part of the challenge tonight. he scored just 4 points and fouled out. tyrone wallace goes behind the back. he led the bears with 19. bird strong to the hoop for 2 of his 14. the bears roll, 73-56, improving their record to 6-2. 7'6". >> wow. >>> so niners/seahawks at candlestick next sunday. >> that's just a statement game, pretty much, because they could very well be seeing each other again. >> thank you for choosing ktvu, channel 2 news. >> right now, we're just getting word that san francisco police are looking for a teenager who escaped from the city's juvenile justice center. we'll have more on that beginning at 4:30. you can
word they have acquired jim johnson from the orioles. he saved a major league leading 101 games the last two seasons. the a's give up jamaal weeks and a player to be named. earlier, they came to an agreement with scott kazmir. he replaces bartolo colon in the starting rotation. >>> the cal bears back on the mainland after three games at the maui invitational. the tallest player in the nation, uc irvine. 7'6", part of the challenge tonight. he scored just 4 points and fouled out....
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word they have acquired jim johnson from the orioles. he saved a major league leading 101 games the last two seasons. the a's give up jamaal weeks and a player to be named. earlier, they came to an agreement with scott kazmir. he replaces bartolo colon in the starting rotation. >>> the cal bears back on the mainland after three games at the maui invitational. the tallest player in the nation, uc irvine. 7'6", part of the challenge tonight. he scored just 4 points and fouled out. tyrone wallace goes behind the back. he led the bears with 19. bird strong to the hoop for 2 of his 14. the bears roll, 73-56, improving their record to 6-2. 7'6". >> wow. >>> so niners/seahawks at candlestick next sunday. >> that's just a statement game, pretty much, because they could very well be seeing each other again. >> thank you for choosing ktvu, channel 2 news. >> right now, we're just getting word that san francisco police are looking for a teenager who escaped from the city's juvenile justice center. we'll have more on that beginning at 4:30. you can
word they have acquired jim johnson from the orioles. he saved a major league leading 101 games the last two seasons. the a's give up jamaal weeks and a player to be named. earlier, they came to an agreement with scott kazmir. he replaces bartolo colon in the starting rotation. >>> the cal bears back on the mainland after three games at the maui invitational. the tallest player in the nation, uc irvine. 7'6", part of the challenge tonight. he scored just 4 points and fouled out....
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johnson will replace the other person that became a free agent. he is 30 years old. he tied a major league in saves and he ladd also in 2012. the oakland a's also signed scott at $22 million for two years. he is 29 years so pripet you will not want to miss our sports night live hosted by gary radnich. this will feature gary's radio partner larry krueger. this will be something brand new here on kron 4. we will have live debates and big-time interviews. the show will premiere thursday december 5th at 9:00 p.m.. you could check out the facebook page in sports night live. you can also like us for a chance to win a $2,000 home theater system. >> san francisco is very mild right now 52 degrees. we are holding up to upper 40's for places like santa rosa 22 degrees in oakland and we do have wind advisories in effect. the northwesterly wind has also increased in the cold front pass came through. it will not be enough to the overnight hours for the temperatures to drop drastically. do not expect much warming was conquered have a high--daley's it will have a high of 54 degrees
johnson will replace the other person that became a free agent. he is 30 years old. he tied a major league in saves and he ladd also in 2012. the oakland a's also signed scott at $22 million for two years. he is 29 years so pripet you will not want to miss our sports night live hosted by gary radnich. this will feature gary's radio partner larry krueger. this will be something brand new here on kron 4. we will have live debates and big-time interviews. the show will premiere thursday december...
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. >> miss johnson. my favorite people. always in a very pleasant mood. >> thank you. >> reporter: there is one area, though, where he comes up a big fat zero. tom has never had an accident. but now he is facing the biggest challenge of his career, me. >> come on in. >> i'm your christmas help, tom. >> i was expecting a much younger man. >> reporter: his doubts were well founded. >> this isn't working out. >> reporter: i suited up to help out with the run up to christmas which can mean up to 32 million packages a day for big brown and tom camp who took me on his route where he is the safest driving on a precautious road. >> what do you think when you see people texting and talking those things. >> they'll pull up to a red light and they'll sit there and you can see their head down and it just urks the living hell out of you. come on, drive, you know? can't you wait until you get home? >> reporter: for the people here it's not his safely record or the years or the mileage, it's his humanity. so close to the michigan campus,
. >> miss johnson. my favorite people. always in a very pleasant mood. >> thank you. >> reporter: there is one area, though, where he comes up a big fat zero. tom has never had an accident. but now he is facing the biggest challenge of his career, me. >> come on in. >> i'm your christmas help, tom. >> i was expecting a much younger man. >> reporter: his doubts were well founded. >> this isn't working out. >> reporter: i suited up to help out...